Well. I'll just be keeping my hopes up for a later iteration of the 950 SE.....

how about KTM going down to a higher-performance (and much lighter) 750-800cc v-twin bike? with he 990 heading up to compete in the 1200 ADV class it makes sense to go down and compete in the 800 class.

Will someone please explain to me why this is not better (in every way) than the outgoing 990? I see a lot of hate in this thread and I don't get it. All I see is improvement.

Don't worry about it-- 45 years ago they would have been complaining about disc brakes compared to drums .

I agree that that this is an overall much improved bike for most owners, and it should get more business for KTM. And it's not like anyone's going to force us to give up our 9x0's. And indeed- has there been any announcement that the 990 is "outgoing"?

Don't worry about it-- 45 years ago they would have been complaining about disc brakes compared to drums .

I agree that that this is an overall much improved bike for most owners, and it should get more business for KTM. And it's not like anyone's going to force us to give up our 9x0's. And indeed- has there been any announcement that the 990 is "outgoing"?